Sermons on Intentional Living:

A Big Fish Tale / All Lives Matter

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 21, 2016

The story of Jonah is not just a Big Fish Tale. It's a true story with an incredible message relevant to our time. It's a message about a God who cares for all lives, even those of our enemies and those who hate us.

INTRODUCTION: Today I want to tell you a BIG FISH TALE. How many fishermen do we have here today? Now our fish tales are always the truth, right? I caught a fish this big! But there's a story in the Bible about a Big Fish and about a man who lived to tell the tale. BODY: Let's Turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-4, Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 5:43-45, Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Live A Holy Life?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Aug 22, 2016

how do you live a holy life

How do you live a hoy life, do you live by rules, do you live by right and wrong, or do you live a holy life by becoming real spiritual? How do you live a holy life (first,seoond,thrd), you: 1. Let Jesus Be Lord. How do you live a holy life, first, you let Jesus be Lord, you let ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive As We Are Forgiven - Applying And Living The Gospel

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017

Jesus said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing." and taught us to pray, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." In this same fashion, we are to forgive those who have 'trespassed' against us.

2017.02.05 SERMON. FORGIVING AS WE ARE FORGIVEN. APPLYING AND LIVING THE GOSPEL William Akehurst HSWC Psalms 32:1-11 (KJV) RESPONSIVE READING 1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (GWT) Blessed is the person whose disobedience is forgiven and whose sin is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44, Matthew 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus That Lives In Me Is Greater Than The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2016

To show that GOD already defeated the enemy and have made us greater than conquerors because the LORD JESUS CHRIST lives within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS living in me? Yes. 1 John 3:24 1 John 3:24 (Amplified Bible) All who keep His commandments [who obey His orders and follow His plan, live and continue to live, to stay and] abide in Him, and He in them. [They let Christ be a home to them and they are the home of Christ.] ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus That Lives In Me Is Greater Than The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD already defeated the enemy and have made us greater than conquerors because the LORD JESUS CHRIST lives within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS living in me? Yes. 1 John 3:24 1 John 3:24 (Amplified Bible) All who keep His commandments [who obey His orders and follow His plan, live and continue to live, to stay and] abide in Him, and He in them. [They let Christ be a home to them and they are the home of Christ.] ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trinity. The Work Of The Holy Spirit - Living Water Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 11, 2016

GOD Is defined in the beginning of the Torah and Old Testament in Genesis 1:1-2. Not to mention that GOD said “Let US make man in OUR image”. There’s no denying the TRIUNE GOD as demonstrated by the Three as ONE.

2016.06.05.SERMON. LIVING WATER – THE HOLY SPIRIT (POWER) WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC The TRINITY is not something new. Genesis 1:1-2 tells us GOD created the heavens and the earth and HIS SPIRIT hovered over the face of the waters. But the Hebrew word interpreted as GOD has something very ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are God's Living Epistle

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Just as Paul encourages the people of the Corinthian church to become epistles upon which God writes of His love and mercy, so too we are to become epistles carrying that message to others.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The Apostle Paul teaches, “You are our epistle written in the heart, known and read by all men” (2 Corinthians 3:2). Today I would like to challenge you to become a living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ Is #1 - So Live Like It.

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 28, 2019

In life we already know who is #1...but do we live like it?

Christ is Number One – So Live Like It! Colossians 2:6-15 Two Sunday’s ago, I preached a sermon from Colossians 1 entitled, “Five Wonderful Truths About Christian Living.” Those five wonderful truths are: • We have been called to a holy calling. • We have been called to walk a faithful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Methodist

"fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2019

A sermon about the dangers of greed.

“Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Luke 12:13-21 Last week there was a reader’s poll in The Chattanooga Times Free Press that caught my eye. The question asked: “Do you tithe to a church?” Now what is a tithe? A tithe is giving, at least, ten percent of your yearly income to God. So, giving, say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Live With Your Mind Made Up

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 6, 2020

At times, I wish more of the decisions of life were like the decision we made at salvation. A one-time thing. But it seems every day we are called on to make decisions, we just made the day before.

1. Jesus was confronted with indecision His entire life. a. Not personally, but with and in His ministry b. He was continually giving people a choice c. John 6:60,61, 64-69 d. Matthew 10:32 2. Decisions were not strange to Paul a. Paul chose to serve Jesus b. He could have gloried in the flesh, but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:15, Joel 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith - Abel's Worship

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 18, 2020

Saving faith acknowledges there is only one way to God!

Title: Living by Faith – Part IV - The Worship of Abel Intro: Thus far we have seen that living by faith is established on the Word of God Hebrews 1:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

How Are You Living Your Christian Life?

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Comes Into Our Lives And Transforms Us

Contributed by Charles Glenn on Jan 15, 2022

Take a house in need of restoration. The walls cracking, roof leaking and the decoration terrible. We are like this home, God comes into our home, he rips out walls, repairs the roof, mends and reorders our house. He makes it something splendid and beyond our wildest dreams.......

I dearly love the letters Paul wrote that are presented in the bible. We heard a short piece from this letter, just 9 verses, but like the letter as a whole they not only pack a real punch in their message, they are relevant to us now. To understand a bit of background, Paul is writing to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

The Age In Which We Live….perilous Times

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

Many Bible preachers are somewhat reluctant to preach on these verses of scripture.

Why? Because when they preach on these verses of scripture, they may be branded as one of those “Doom and Gloom” preachers. Nevertheless, if a Minister of the Gospel loves the Lord, he is compelled by his love for the Lord to preach on these verses of scripture. Why? Because these verses of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Best For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 2, 2022

God's best for our lives includes: 1. God's grace (vs. 20, 24). 2. Godly greetings (vs. 21-23). 3. Giving glory to God (vs. 25-27).

God's Best for Our Lives The Book of Romans Romans 16:20-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 16:20. Today we get the end of our verse-by-verse study of Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. Paul was inspired by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:20-27

Denomination: Baptist